15 October 2024
Dandenong’s Drum Theatre was lit up blue from Monday, September 16, to Friday, September 20, to support local men and families with prostate cancer.
The initiative marked the start of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
The Dandenong Prostate Cancer Support Group (formerly Southeastern Prostate Cancer Support Group) has organised this part of the campaign to improve local awareness and connect men with much-needed support.
Group Leader Span Hanna urged men and families to reach out.
“We’d love to see everyone get behind us and get active in the fight against prostate cancer during September. We appreciate the Greater Dandenong Council for agreeing to join us in this.
“Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in our local region, although many men and families lack the support they need to cope with the diagnosis.
“We hope to raise awareness of early detection and connect with men in our community who may need support.
“This point was raised and emphasised by Mr Paul Thomas, CEO of the Star News Group, at the Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch.
“Our Support Group provides men and their partners with information, advice, and comfort that can only come from others who have been through the disease.”
PCFA CEO Anne Savage said peer support was vital to survivorship.
“Members of Dandenong Support Group know the difference that face-to-face support can make when a diagnosis of prostate cancer strikes,” she said.
“We strongly urge local men and families to connect with the Group and get involved in Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by helping us raise awareness of early detection.”
For support with prostate cancer, PCFA is here for you and your family. Call us today on 1800 22 00 99 or visit https://www.prostate.org.au/nursing-support/.
